Globe map which can be inflated or deflated



April 21, 1953 c. GEORGE 2,635,358

GLOBE MAP WHICH CAN BE INFLATED OR DEFLATED Filed May 9, 1951 IN V ENTOR. (21 22 5505417 Patented Apr. 21, 1953 GLOBE MAP WHICH CAN BEINFLATED OR DEFLATED Carl George, Bayside, N. Y.

Application May 9, 1951, Serial No. 225,440

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a global map construction.

It is an object of this invention to provide a global map constructionwhich is formed of sections connected together at their edges andreinforced with seams or with a band and wherein the map is inflated togive the same the spherical shape.

Another object of the invention is to provide a global map constructionwhich is simple, inexpensive to manufacture, where the reinforcingmembers extend along the longitudinal and vertical markings of the map,of pleasing appearance and efficient in use.

For a better understanding of the invention, reference may be had to thefollowing detailed description, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the globewhich has been inflated and embodying the features of the presentinvention Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the globe Fig. 3 is afragmentary sectional view of the portion of the globe utilizing aninside band Fig. 4 is a fragmentary sectional View of the globeutilizing an inside folded seam Fig. 5 is a fragmentary and sectionalView of the globe utilizing an outside band Fig. 6 is a fragmentarysectional view of the globe having an outside seam.

Referring now to the Figures 1 and 2, it represents a globe which isinflatable through a mouth piece I l and which has vertical markings l2and longitudinal or horizontal markings l3. These markings are effectedas shown in Figs. 2 and 3 with inside attached bands id. Also, thesebands can be attached to the outside as shown in Fig. 5 at 15. Ifdesired, the markings can be efiected by the connecting together ofsections IE and ll as shown in Fig. 4 by their inwardly turned seamedges i8 and 19 respectively. Also, if desired, the markings can beeffected with out wardly turned edges 2! and 22.

It will be apparent that there has been provided a global map of theworld which can be inflated or deflated and which the expansion iscontrolled by devices which force the globe to take the shape of a trueor nearly true sphere. These devices are in the form of scams or bandsapplied in the process of the manufacture of the globe, either extendedon the inside or outside of the globe 2 according to the quality desiredin the finished product.

Flat printed map sections which are geometrical components of a sphereare cut from rubber, plastic, rubberized cloth or any other suitablematerial, and then fastened together by sewing, gluing, heat orelectronic sealing in such a way as to leave seams in places where theyare joined. This is to be accomplished by the folding of the edges toform the seams or by placing the sections edge to edge and providing aband along the joint. The seams are made along the ends of latitude andlongitude markings of the map.

It will be apparent that there is provided a global map which can beproduced at low cost, that will be light in weight, easily carried andquickly accessible and can be stored in small space when deflated. Itwill also be seen that the map can be an educational toy or novelty. Bythe provision of seams the map will retain its shape after long use.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it shallbe understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope ofthe present invention as defined by the appended claim.

l-Iaving thus set forth and disclosed the nature of my invention, what Iclaim is:

A global map structure comprising a plurality of elastic sections, allthe said sections forming together a globe, bands connecting each pairof the said adjacent sections and of an elasticity substantiallyidentical with that of the said sections, the said sections whencombined to a globe being inflatable and the said bands connecting thesaid sections following the expansion of the said sections due to theirsubstantially equal elasticity.

CARL GEORGE.

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